Suspect hides from police in fridge after car crash in Whatcom County
Sep 4, 2025, 7:28 AM
A photo of the fridge the suspect attempted to hide from police in. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)
(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)
A driver attempted to hide from police after crashing into another vehicle in Whatcom County by hiding in an unplugged fridge outside.
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) began investigating a car crash on I-5 in Custer after troopers realized the driver had fled the scene. Using a K9 unit and a drone, WSP was able to track the suspect down.
WSP found the driver hiding in a nearby refrigerator that had been left outdoors.
The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office assisted in the capture, as did Ferndale and Bellingham Police.
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